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The rift between Jason Gillespie and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) just took a fresh twist. What started as a surprising exit from his coaching role has now turned into a classic case of “he said, they said.”
So, what’s going on? Let’s break it down.
Jason Gillespie Claims: Where’s My Money?
In a recent interview, Gillespie claimed that the PCB still owes him money for the work he did during his short stint as red-ball head coach of the Pakistan men’s team.
“Yeah, without going into the details, obviously still waiting on some remuneration from work that has been done. So just navigate through that in due course,” said the former Aussie quick.
To be fair, he didn’t go into too many details. But it was clear from his tone — he’s not too happy with how things ended.
And honestly, who would be, if you’ve worked and feel like your dues are stuck in limbo?
PCB Hits Back: You Broke the Contract
But the PCB isn’t staying silent either. In fact, they’ve come out swinging. In a strongly worded statement, the board refuted all claims of non-payment, saying Gillespie “abruptly left” his role without fulfilling the agreed four-month notice period.
“The Pakistan Cricket Board refutes claims made by a former head coach on the non-payment of his dues,” the PCB said in a statement.
“The PCB spokesman states that the former head coach abruptly left his position without giving a four-month notice period, which was a clear breach of the contractual terms.
“The coaching contract explicitly mentioned a notice period applicable to both parties, and the coach was fully aware of it.”
Basically, they’re saying: You broke the rules first, mate.
So, Who’s at Fault?
Right now, it’s one of those classic cricket off-field dramas — each side telling a different version of events. Gillespie says he’s owed money. PCB says he breached the contract and that’s why things got messy.
Unfortunately, the truth — like in most such cases — probably sits somewhere in the middle. But, no matter who’s right or wrong, one thing’s for sure — this isn’t the kind of news Pakistan cricket needs right now.
Let’s hope cooler heads prevail and this issue gets resolved quickly, without more back-and-forths in the media. The game, after all, deserves better than boardroom battles.
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